With this simple act, you can create a lasting impact
Click here to find out why Stacey has chosen to leave a gift in her Will.
How to leave a gift in your Will
Leaving a gift in your Will is easy to do and is a powerful way to change the lives of Australians living with lung disease and lung cancer for years to come.
Gifts in Wills guide
Our Gifts in Wills guide has more information about how to leave a gift and outlines the impact your legacy can make to people with lung disease and lung cancer. Complete the form online to access our Gifts in Wills guide.
Making a Will online
We understand that writing a Will might seem complicated and expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. We’ve teamed up with these online services to make it easier and more affordable.
- Safewill
Safewill is the leading online will-writing platform in Australia. We’ve partnered with them to offer supporters of Lung Foundation Australia a discount of 50% off their online Will. - Willed
Willed are one of Australia’s trusted end-of-life experts that makes planning simple, affordable and accessible for all Australians. We’ve partnered with them to offer our supporters a 20% discount.
Your gift brings hope
By leaving a gift in your Will, you can breathe hope into the lives of others impacted by lung disease and lung cancer.
Your thoughtful gesture will help ensure that life-changing research, advocacy and support can continue for generations to come.
Leaving a gift in your will (also known as a bequest or legacy gift) is a simple and powerful way to make a difference.
Sign up to access our free Gifts in Wills guide.
Suggested wording for your Will
If you’re thinking about including Lung Foundation Australia in your Will, here is some suggested wording you can use. It’s always a good idea to get professional legal advice to make sure your Will is exactly as you want it to be.
I, (insert name here), bequeath to Lung Foundation Australia (ABN 36 051 131 901) for its general purposes:
(Choose and insert the appropriate statement from the list below)
- the whole of my estate
- (insert number)_____% percent of my estate
- the residue of my estate (or ….% of the residue of my estate)
- the amount of $_______ (insert the value of your gift in cash)
- my _________ (insert name of asset e.g. shares, house)
free of all duties, and the receipt of the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, or other authorised officer for the time being shall be a complete and sufficient discharge for the Executor(s).
You can also download our suggested wording to keep on file and add into your Will.
How your gift will be used
Every thoughtful gift we receive is deeply valued, and we promise to put it to use where it can have the biggest impact. When you leave a gift for general purposes, it allows us to direct funds to the areas that urgently need support. If you have a specific area of our work you’d like your gift to support, please get in touch. We’d be happy to talk with you and make sure your wishes are honoured.
“Leaving a gift in your Will allows us to continue changing the lives of people living with lung disease and lung cancer. Your support is very much appreciated, and can give you comfort knowing that it will continue to make a difference for generations to come.”
– Mark Brooke, CEO, Lung Foundation Australia
Your gift helps our important work in:
- Research
- Advocacy
- Nurses
- Support programs
- Education
- Training
Let us know about your gift
If you’re thinking about leaving a gift to Lung Foundation Australia in your Will, we would love to hear from you. It means we can thank you personally for your wonderful support and let you know how your future gift will help.
We understand that a Will is a very personal matter, and will respect your wishes if you choose to stay anonymous.
Cassy Morris Cubs
Cassy Morris sadly lost her battle with lung cancer in 2018. Her daughters, friends and neighbours now handmake lion cubs in Cassy’s memory as gifts for our donors. An enduring legacy of love.
Our promise to you
We are grateful to everyone who chooses to leave a gift in their will to Lung Foundation Australia. We promise that:
- We’ll always respect your privacy and wishes
- Your family comes first. We encourage you to speak with them about your decision
- We’ll use your gift wisely to help people with lung disease the most
- We’ll handle your gift with care and make sure your wishes are followed
- It’s okay if you change your mind
- We’d love to connect with you and invite you to see the work your gift will support
- We’ll always remember and thank you for your lasting gift
- If you want to stay anonymous, we will always respect that.
Contact our team
If you have any questions or want to talk privately about leaving a gift, please get in touch with our friendly Gifts in Wills team. We’re happy to help.
Email us at legacy@lungfoundation.com.au or call us on 1800 654 301.
Resources and real stories
Living with a lung disease – Trish’s story
Barbara’s Story: Finding strength, support, and community with Lung Foundation Australia
Living with PAH- Miranda’s story
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